Fishing the DMV
Fishing the DMV Podcast is a leading bass fishing podcast delivering the most up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, and tournament bass fishing strategies for anglers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, this podcast is your go-to source for largemouth bass fishing, smallmouth bass fishing, tidal river fishing, lakes or the Chesapeake Bay we are the go to source for all things fishing in the area.
Hosted by Thomas Arens, Fishing the DMV features expert interviews with professional anglers, fishing guides, tournament anglers, fisheries biologists, and fishing industry experts, breaking down bass fishing patterns, seasonal fishing strategies, pre-spawn fishing, spawn fishing, post-spawn fishing, summer bass fishing, fall bass fishing, and winter bass fishing. Every episode is packed with actionable advice on best bass fishing lures, fishing tackle, rod and reel setups, bass fishing gear, sonar and fish finders, forward-facing sonar, electronics, kayak fishing, bank fishing, and offshore fishing techniques.
Get detailed fishing reports and bass fishing intel for top fisheries including the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Anna, Smith Mountain Lake, Chickahominy River, James River, Susquehanna River, Shenandoah River, Claytor Lake, Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake (Buggs Island), and more. Learn proven tournament fishing strategies, how to catch big bass, how to find bass, and how to catch more fish with real-world insights from anglers who fish these waters every day.
Whether you're searching for the best bass fishing podcast, daily fishing reports, bass fishing tips and tricks, or advanced bass fishing techniques, Fishing the DMV Podcast delivers everything you need to improve your fishing, stay on top of current conditions, and dominate on the water.
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Fishing the DMV
Spring Bass Bash 2025!!!! with $1,500+ in Cash & Prizes!
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I am excited to officially announce our next major fishing tournament — the Spring Bass Bash, proudly presented by The Bass Cast!
This epic tournament kicks off Saturday, April 26th at 6:00 AM and runs all the way through Sunday, June 15th at midnight — giving you over a month to chase down giants!
Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast
Entry is just $45, but here's the catch:
You must be an active Fishing the DMV Patreon Weekend Warrior Member to compete. Once you're signed up, on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast we’ll send you a TourneyX passcode through your Patreon account. Make sure to stay active throughout the tournament to remain eligible for all prizes!
Target Species:
• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
📊 Best 8-fish limit wins — mix and match species however you like for the Overall Division!
🏆 Prize Divisions Include:
Mixed Bag or Largemouth Division:
• 🥇1st – $500 + Plaque
• 🥈2nd – $200 + Plaque
• 🥉3rd – $150 + Plaque
• 4th & 5th – Plaques
Smallmouth-Only Division:
• 🥇1st – $500 + Plaque
• 🥈2nd – $200 + Plaque
• 🥉3rd – $150 + Plaque
• 4th & 5th – Plaques
🎣 Big Fish Awards!
You know we love the hammers! We’re awarding $100 + Plaque to the largest Smallmouth Bass caught in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia waters.
And for the Largemouth Big Fish Awards, we’re doing something a little different:
No angler can sweep the whole board! If you catch multiple giant green bass, only your biggest one will count — the rest of the awards will go to the next in line.
• 1st – $100 + Plaque
• 2nd – $100 + Plaque
• 3rd – $100 + Plaque
🔥 If one angler absolutely blows away the field, we’ll be adding contingency prizes to recognize other standout performances.
🧪 Side Quest Challenge!!!
We’re throwing in bonus bounties for the panfish pros and snakehead snipers out there:
• 🐍 Largest Snakehead – $100 + Plaque
• 🐟 Largest Sunfish/Bluegill – $100 + Plaque
• 🪨 Largest Rock Bass – $100 + Plaque
• 🐸 Largest Crappie – $100 + Plaque
So if you're ready to rep your region, chase trophy bass, and maybe win some cash along the way, join us for the Spring Bass Bash — and let's make this the biggest tournament yet on Fishing the DMV
Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast